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Thursday 1 December
Dick Gaughan - Plough Arts Centre, Gt. Torrington - 8.00pm - Tickets Full £12.00 Concession £10.00 Supporter £9.00

The only performer to hold the dual honours of a Lifetime Achievement award by BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and induction into the Scots Traditional Music Hall of Fame, Gaughan returns to The Plough, the scene of former triumphs!Box office 01805 624624 see website> for details.

Sarah McQuaid > - "Villages in Action" Colebrooke - see website> for details.
Renowned for her warm, engaging stage presence, Sarah McQuaid is a versatile and beguiling performer. In addition to her own elegantly crafted originals, she interprets traditional Irish and Appalachian folk songs, Elizabethan ballads, 1930s jazz numbers, surprise covers and lively guitar instrumentals with panache and poignance. Born in Madrid, Spain, raised in Chicago and holding dual Irish and American citizenship, singer/ guitarist and songwriter Sarah McQuaid lived in Ireland from 1994 to 2007. Her music draws strongly on the traditions of Ireland, but also America and the UK.
Ross Couper & Tom Oates "Villages in Action" - Rattery - see website> for details.
Ross Couper (Shetland) and Tom Oakes (originally from Devon) are a fiddle and guitar duo deeply rooted in the traditions of Scotland and Ireland but with a vital modernity that chronicles their many musical journeys so far. Expect a highly dynamic mixture of power and fragility with a warmth and humour that will leave you exhilarated and entertained.
Regular events 1st Thursday
DANCE - Tavistock Folk Dance Club> - Ted Farmer
DANCE - Exmouth Folk Dance Club> - Dennis Warry
Friday 2 December
Johnny Mars, Julian Piper, and Thee Horse - Globe Hotel, Topsham - A rumbunctious 'Pre Xmas' Blues night featuring U.S. harmonica ace Johnny Mars, a man whose long career saw him work with B.B.King and the Paul Butterfield Blues Band in California but who's also played with acts as diverse as Billy Bragg and Bananarama. £10 adv/£11 door. Telephone 01392 877895
Sarah McQuaid > - "Villages in Action" Manaton - see website> for details.
Renowned for her warm, engaging stage presence, Sarah McQuaid is a versatile and beguiling performer. In addition to her own elegantly crafted originals, she interprets traditional Irish and Appalachian folk songs, Elizabethan ballads, 1930s jazz numbers, surprise covers and lively guitar instrumentals with panache and poignance. Born in Madrid, Spain, raised in Chicago and holding dual Irish and American citizenship, singer/ guitarist and songwriter Sarah McQuaid lived in Ireland from 1994 to 2007. Her music draws strongly on the traditions of Ireland, but also America and the UK.
Ross Couper & Tom Oates "Villages in Action" - Bradninch - see website> for details.
Ross Couper (Shetland) and Tom Oakes (originally from Devon) are a fiddle and guitar duo deeply rooted in the traditions of Scotland and Ireland but with a vital modernity that chronicles their many musical journeys so far. Expect a highly dynamic mixture of power and fragility with a warmth and humour that will leave you exhilarated and entertained.
Regular events 1st Friday
FEST NOZ Breton and French Dance night - South Brent>
SONG - Brixham Folk Club> - Christmas special with traditional carols
Saturday 3 December
Andy Broad - Blue Walnut Cafe, Chelston, Torquay - £6.00
Blues/jazz/roots. Andy combines raw syncopation with the sounds of Chicago (e.g. Muddy Waters and Howling Wolf) and the modern song writing approach of the likes of Robert Cray welding the whole into a powerful music for the modern day. Equally at home on Acoustic and Electric guitar, playing both slide and fretted styles Andy considers his music to be Urban rather than Country Blues, after all he lives in the City of Portsmouth and has never been near a cotton field in his life! Contact 01803 394113 or see website> for details
DANCE - Totnes Folk Dance Club> - Robert Blackborrow - Ivor Hydes Band - Civic Hall, Totnes - 8.00 pm - 11.30 pm Refreshments available - Admission £6.00 Members £5.50
For more information contact June Prowse 01803 862435 or Harry Lowe 01626 821045
CONCERT - Show of Hands - Exeter University Great Hall
CONCERT - Rough Music - East Devon Folk Orchestra - Starcross Church
CONCERT - Steeleye Spam - Babbacombe Theatre, Torquay

Folk rock pioneers, pop stars, an inspiration to generations - Steeleye Span have been many things, and are now a six piece again, for the first time in many years. This show will see them revisit their famous album ‘Now We Are Six’, alongside the classics that have made them one of the most successful British Folk Rock bands ever.

2011 finds Maddy Prior - the voice of Steeleye for 36 years - back at the helm of a line-up featuring band stalwart and fiddler extraordinaire Peter Knight, Rick Kemp on bass, Peter Zorn and Julian Littman on Guitars and Liam Genockey on the drum stool.

Tickets £18.40 - More information on website>

Maggie Duffy and Mike Weed> are holding a 'Folk & Fun' night at Brixham Museum. A mixture of Maggie's gorgeous original songs and hilarious stories.
Tickets available from Maggie on 01803 855 961 or visit website> Please note - limited tickets available check out village varieties website for ticket availability
Kagemusha Taiko Japanese Drummers - Hannahs at Seale Hayne, nr Newton Abbot - Yellow Room. Tickets £8 from website> or call 01626 325800 eMail email. Visit website>
Joe Topping - Hazelwood House nr Loddiswell - 8pm - Accomplished guitarist and singer song writer, Joe turns his hand to many instruments with ease from harmonica to dobra. With heartfelt vocals and a beautiful voice, his finger work is intricate and his slide guitar resonating. Enjoy his delta blues with a side of traditional British folk. £15/£12 Telephone 01548 821232 or visit website>. Pre-concert 6.45pm buffet supper available, booking essential.
Blue Jewel > - Dartington Village Hall - Doors 7.30pm, on stage 8pm. Licensed bar. Tickets £8/£6 from Totnes tourist office, Stoke Gabriel Post Office, website> or on the door.

Blue Jewel are an exciting South Devon folk-acoustic band brought together in spring last year by Steve Banks (Maddy Prior & the Carnival Band, Chanter). They have started to build an enthusiastic local following. Listen to tracks from their album Dart Songs at website> . “Amazing instrumentals… subtlety and imagination… a memorable and enjoyable album.” - ‘What’s Afoot Magazine. “A journey down the Dart that brings in all the skill of serious musicianship. This album is a delight of variety… a triumph!” — Maddy Prior.

Sarah McQuaid > - "Villages in Action" Peter Tavy - see website> for details.
Renowned for her warm, engaging stage presence, Sarah McQuaid is a versatile and beguiling performer. In addition to her own elegantly crafted originals, she interprets traditional Irish and Appalachian folk songs, Elizabethan ballads, 1930s jazz numbers, surprise covers and lively guitar instrumentals with panache and poignance. Born in Madrid, Spain, raised in Chicago and holding dual Irish and American citizenship, singer/ guitarist and songwriter Sarah McQuaid lived in Ireland from 1994 to 2007. Her music draws strongly on the traditions of Ireland, but also America and the UK.
Ross Couper & Tom Oates "Villages in Action" - Highweek- see website> for details.
Ross Couper (Shetland) and Tom Oakes (originally from Devon) are a fiddle and guitar duo deeply rooted in the traditions of Scotland and Ireland but with a vital modernity that chronicles their many musical journeys so far. Expect a highly dynamic mixture of power and fragility with a warmth and humour that will leave you exhilarated and entertained.
Improvised theatre - Many of you came to the summer workshop with Remy Bertrand, those who didn't hopefully received some excellent feedback from somewhere, it was a great experience to have Remy down here and do his thing of improvised theatre, mostly non-verbal, moving us with swiftness into the quickness, the flow of group, being obvious and simple, lots of fun and laughter, voice and body work....for more information about his work visit website>
 
On the back of this success, we have arranged to bring him back to Totnes, this time for a full weekend Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 December 2011 10:30 to 5:30 both days
£95 (£75 conc.) - Venue to be confirmed

To book, send a £20 deposit Iwan Kushka, 9 Broom Park, Dartington, TQ9 6JR
Regular events 1st Saturday
SONG - Acorn Folk Club> - Andy Barnes - Andy lives in Combe Martin and is nationally known for his songwriting, in particular "The Last Leviathan" which has been widely recorded by other artists. With his rich voice and chorus songs he'll give a great performance. Always floor spots, musicians, singers and listeners given a warm welcome. Tickets £5.00 on door, Raffle.
Sunday 4 December
Regular events 1st Sunday
SONG - Folk on the Moor > - Phil Beer - Phil is one of the most popular ambassadors for acoustic roots music. A dazzling instrumentalist, Phil was nominated for the coveted Musician of the Year title at the 2009 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards. He is perhaps best known as a top flight fiddler and plays in the all-star line-up, Feast of Fiddles. But his skills don't stop there, he also plays slide, Spanish and tenor guitar, mandocello, viola, mandolin and South American cuatro, not to mention contributing rich vocals. Born in Exminster, Devon, he started to play fiddle, guitar and mandolin while still at school in Teignmouth and habitually credits Davey Graham's Folk, Blues & Beyond as his inspiration for acoustic music.
£10 members/£12 non-Members. Bound to be popular, so for reservations please eMail email
Monday 5 December
Billy Thompson Gypsy Style - Hannahs at Seale Hayne, nr Newton Abbot - Yellow Room - - Special guest Karen Street Performing in the Gypsy Jazz or ‘Hot Club’ style. 7pm - £7 door, £5 in advance from website> - eMail email or telephone 01626 325800

The profit from all musical shows put on at Hannahs at Seale Hayne all goes to help fund Dame Hannah Rogers Trust, the disabled Children Charity based in Ivybridge.

Regular events 1st Monday
DANCE - MADCAPS Club>
DANCE - Honiton Folk Dance Club> - Aileen Wills - Ivor Hyde
Tuesday 6 December
The Saw Doctors - Lemon Grove, Exeter University - Standing. Plus Keith Mullins Band. Whether in Ireland, the UK or across the pond, the melodies and themes of their catchy folk-rock ditties resonate with a wide range of audiences, ensures an ever-increasing and enthusiastic following. £22 advance. Telephone 01392 667080 or visit website>
Regular events 1st Tuesday
Bradninch Folk Club - Castle Hotel - Doors open 8.00 - show starts at 8.30pm (Note the club meets fortnightly at alternating pubs the Castle Hotel and the White Lion).
For more information telephone Gerrard - 01392881105 or eMail email - Visit website>
DANCE - Sidford Folk Dance Club> - Eileen Nightingale - Jeroka>
DANCE - Country Dance Plymouth> - Alison and Jerry Tucker
DANCE - Lucky 7 Folk Dance Club>
Wednesday 7 December
DANCE - Halsway Manor Folk Dance Club - Halsway Manor - Frances Oates - Friendly Folk>
Regular events 1st Wednesday
SONG
- Jurassic Folk Club> - Guest night -

Tickets are now available at the Advance Price of £5, and can be bought at the Online Shop>. On the door price, if any available, will be £6.

Thursday 8 December
Kieran Goss - Blue Walnut Cafe, Chelston, Torquay - £12 adv/£14 door. Contact 01803 394113 or see website> for details.
Acoustic/folk/pop. Long hailed as one of Ireland's leading songwriters and performers, Kieran Goss's music has won him fans across the globe. While his albums have made him a star, his live shows have made him a legend. Live on stage is where Kieran really shines. After guesting on Eddi Reader's UK tour, Kieran joins us on his Live and Solo.
Otterton Mill - Sonny Black Duo - Tickets £11.00

Revered among professional musicians as a consummate acoustic and slide guitarist, Sonny captivates his audiences with his intimate blues style. Voted guitarist of the year in 2002 by readers of Blues in Britain magazine, Sonny has performed numerous live sessions on BBC Radio 2’s The Paul Jones and Johnnie Walker Shows and is regarded as one of the UK’s leading guitar teachers. Playing a mix of blues, world music, jazz, ragtime and country, this wonderful musician possesses true blues soul. Playing with bass guitarist Chris Belshaw.

To book, call 01395 568521 or visit the craft shop in the mill building - website>
All concerts take place in the intimate setting of the Mill’s restaurant situated within the historic Mill buildings, and music-goers can enjoy a fabulous meal from 6pm - 7.30pm. Music starts at 8pm. (Note: ticket prices shown cover music only).
Otterton Mill is located between Budleigh Salterton and Sidmouth on the River Otter. It features a one thousand-year-old working watermill, award-winning café-restaurant and food shop, gallery and artist studio, artisan bakery, and music venue. Opening hours are 10:00am to 5:00pm daily (plus from 6:00pm on Thursday for Music & Food nights). Tel: 01395 568521.

Regular events 2nd Thursday
DANCE - Exmouth Folk Dance Club> - Aileen Wills - Pete Mac Band >
DANCE - Tavistock Folk Dance Club> - Alan and Marion Finch
Friday 9 December
Daughters of Elvin - Victory Hall, South Zeal EX20 2JL - 7.30pm - £10
Christmas concert. Heavenly English 14th century music, passionate Spanish 13th century songs, wintery Elizabethan ballads and up-tempo courtly dances, traditional French and Breton Christmas songs and dances, with original new compositions by members of the band. Played on a stunning array of exotic period instruments:- Jocelyn West - voice/violin, Katy Marchant - bagpipes/recorders/shawm, Steve Tyler - hurdy gurdy/harp/cittern, Jonathan Shorland - pastoral oboes/flutes/bagpipes, Dhevdhas Nair - dulcimer/percussion. For more information eMail email or telephone 01837 849030
Gareth Davies-Jones & Rob Halligan - Route 2 Café Bar, Topsham - 8.15pm - A night not to be missed, a rare chance to see two fine artist from up north. Tickets £10 advance/£12 door. Box office 01395 267029 or 07771 558914 or eMail email.
CONCERT - A Winter Concert with Voices in Common - Singing Roots and Roots A Capella - St Mary Arches Church, Mary Arches Street, Exeter EX4 3AZ 7.30pm - Seasonal folk songs from around the world from Voices In Common - Exeter's big folk choir, Roots A Capella - Devon's youth folk choir, and Singing Roots - Exeter's youth folk choir. Mince pies and refreshments. Entry by donation - Wren Music - visit website>.
CONCERT - Johnny Coppin 'All On A Winter's Night', with Paul Burgess (violin and recorders) and Mick Dolan (guitars). - St Andrew's Church, Feniton. A feast of songs, carols, stories and folklore. 'A seasonal delight... beautiful and inspirational' - Living Tradition. Wine, refreshments, nibbles. Tickets £12 from Pete Privett telephone 01404 850755.
Regular events 2nd Friday
Saturday 10 December
Commoners Muck> - The Rising Sun, Gunnislake, Cornwall. Music starts from about 8 pm. Commoners Muck will be performing a up-close acoustic set with the the feel of an Irish Session with a twist of Celtic thrown in !!!
Mixed Choir Concert - St Johns Church, Bridgetown, Totnes - 7.30pm - Global Harmony & Friends, traditional west gallery and contemporary folk songs and carols in harmony from Totnes Community choirs, joined by the Surgery Singers, Viva, the Bogg Boys, and Wild Harmony. £5 on door for local charities.
Dave Wood - Exeter Phoenix - Voodoo Lounge. Plus Mudskippers. Dave Wood is highly regarded for his ability to re-interpret traditional songs and tunes as well as classics from The Beatles and Motown era. His own songs are particularly popular. His song 'May the Kindness' has been recorded by the renowned folk singer and musician Jackie Oates. His versatile use of open-tuned guitar and subtle bottleneck provide a backdrop for his rich, emotive voice.All profits to Phonic FM. £5 adv/£6 door. Telephone. 01392 667080 - visit website>
Lyrics and Verse - Carillyon - new Ashwater Parish Hall - 7.30 for 8.00 Tickets in advance or on the door: £5 to include first drink 'and nibbles!

An evening of folk songs and some of the Nation's Favourite Poems in a relaxed wine bar atmosphere. The folk duo Carillyon will be singing songs from their wide repertoire:- traditional songs including the Ashwater Bell Ringing Song, and songs from Paul Simon to Kate Rusby, Jake Thackary to Joni Mitchell and poems by Charles Causley.

Carillyon are John Forward and Ali Rowe, John is a talented guitarist and the duo sing in harmony; they were active on the national circuit for many years before migrating to semi-retirement in Devon.

For information eMail email

DANCE - Totnes Folk Dance Club> - Christmas Dance - Jane Thomas - Methodist Church Hall, Totnes - 8.00 pm - 11.30 pm Refreshments available - Admission £6.00 Members £5.50
For more information contact June Prowse 01803 862435 or Harry Lowe 01626 821045
DANCE - Great Western Ceilidh, Bowhill Primary School Exeter. Hekety - caller Ian Nichols. Hekety have been playing at the cutting edge of English dance music since they got together in 1997. Based in Sheffield, they've been acclaimed at festivals all over the country. Prepare for a maximum energy evening with the very best of English dance music. In honour of floor spot performers Silver Flame Rapper, this year's Christmas ceilidh theme is: Silver.
To book telephone Alan Jones 01392 217152 or eMail email. More information >
Solarference (Nick Janaway & Sarah Owen) with support from Nick Wyke and Becki Driscoll - The George Hotel, 1 Broad Street, South Molton, EX36 3AB - 8.30pm - Tickets £8.00

For more information Telelephone 01769 572514 - or visit website>
Tickets also available from website>

Solarference performs a captivating and unique blend of traditional folk song and live electronics. Using their voices, laptops, and a collection of sound toys, they create fresh settings for a rich selection of traditional songs. The results are warm, percussive and atmospheric, with an intense live energy. Nick Janaway and Sarah Owen have been performing together as Solarference for three years, leading audiences into exciting & often challenging musical territory with their innovative approach to live electronic & vocal music. The process always starts from a traditional song, often learned orally or from archive material. Nothing is pre-recorded: the transformation is on-going and entirely live. "Passionate and original...

Regular events 2nd Saturday
SONG - Open night Shammick Acoustic Sessions> - Open night - Old Father Christmas will be handing out gifts to everyone, “wanted or wanted not”! Some people have been very pleased with their presents in the past, others less so! But even then, they can be “recycled”… There will also be seasonal refreshments, and, we hope, seasonal songs, poems and music. Anything goes though, so if you don’t have anything seasonal in your repertoire, don’t let that stop you! Everyone is welcome, whether or not they want to perform – audience is good too! There’s no admission fee, although we’ll send the pot round for contributions to our costs.
Sunday 11 December
Music & Mince Pies - Village Hall, Castle Street, Winkleigh EX19 8HU - 4-5.30pm – A celebration of songs and music for the season featuring the North Devon Folk Choir and the Folk Orchestra of North Devon with Devon's youth folk ensembles Roots A Capella and Roots Acoustic. Mulled apple juice and mince pies. Christmas Hamper Raffle. Free entry - Wren Music - visit website>.
Daughters of Elvin - Ashburton Town Hall - 6pm-midnight - "Frost and Fire" - Dartmoor Yuletide Celebration involving bands, food, winter market etc. Carolyn Hillyer and Nigel Shaw, Daughters of Elvin, Pat Orchard, Ye Screaming Abdabs and more. A wonderful night of seasonal music, wild tales, comedy and entertainment both amusing and profound...
Just a few tickets left please visit website> or telephone 01822 880301
Regular events 2nd Sunday
SONG - Folk on the Moor > - Charity Christmas Party
Monday 12 December
CONCERT - Rough Music - The Easy Devon Folk Orchestra - Farringdon Church, Upham Lane, Farringdon EX5 2HY 8pm - A candlelit concert for all the family, with traditional folk and seasonal music from Devon and beyond. Over the past ten years Rough Music has drawn appreciative audiences at concerts and dances across Devon, as well as at the Sidmouth and Baring-Gould Folk Festivals, and on tours to Brittany and Wales. Mince pies and refreshments will be available. Entry by donation - Wren Music - visit website>.
CONCERT - Seth Lakeman - Lemon Grove - Exeter University
Regular events 2nd Monday
DANCE - MADCAPS Club>Philip Worth and Gwen George - bring and share supper
DANCE - Honiton Folk Dance Club> - Ray Goodswen - Long Odds & Short Straws
Tuesday 13 December
Bradninch Folk Club and Bradninch Acoustic Music Club> - Bradninch Guild Hall a joint concert with a solo performance by Reg Meuross and with support acts from the clubs.
Doors open 8.00 - show starts at 8.30pm - Mulled wine, Mince Pies, etc. - £6.00 (2 tickets for £10.00)

We shall also be selling the Bradninch 2011 Festival CD with tracks from all the recording artists who performed over the festival period to raise money for a new project we are planning called Young Voices Of Music, so stay tuned for more info on that one.

CONCERT - Songs for the Season - All Saints Church, Church Path, Okehampton EX20 1LW - 7.30pm – Seasonal folk songs from around the world from the West Devon Folk Choir plus music and song from young artists of Okehampton Roots Ensemble. Mince pies and refreshments will be available. Entry by donation - Wren Music - visit website>.
Regular events 2nd Tuesday
DANCE - Sidford Folk Dance Club>Simon Maplesdon
DANCE - Country Dance Plymouth> - Christmas party - Jil Jefferies
Wednesday 14 December
Regular events 2nd Wednesday
DANCE - Gittisham Folk Dance Club> - Aileen Wills - Iain Bryden Band
Thursday 15 December
A Winter Concert - Palace Theatre, Palace Avenue, Paignton TQ3 3HF - 7.30pm - Seasonal music and song from Devon and beyond from Folk Orchestra of Torbay and Torbay Folk Choir. Mince pies and refreshments will be available. Christmas Hamper Raffle. Entry by donation - Wren Music - visit website>.
Tavistock Acoustic Café - Tavistock Wharf - Doors open 7pm - Popular monthly event in which local musicians and performers entertain audiences all in aid of local charities. Entry £5/U18s £3. Visit website>
CONCERT - Albion Christmas Band - Watermark, Ivybridge. 12th year. The combined talents of Simon Nicol (Fairport Convention), Kellie While (Albion Band), Simon Care (Edward II) and the Guvnor himself, Ashley Hutchings, this show takes you on a guided tour through the Christmas customs of Britain, a seasonal mixture of carols, spoken word, humorous readings and dance. The perfect way to start your festivities. Book early as this is the only Devon/Cornwall concert of this year’s tour! £16/£15 concs. Box office 01752 892220.
SONG - Teignmouth Folk Club > - Two weeks earlier than usual
Regular events 3rd Thursday
DANCE - Tavistock Folk Dance Club> - John Estall
DANCE - Exmouth Folk Dance Club> - Christmas party - Club callers, bring and share supper
Friday 16 December
North Devon Mummers - Seagate Hotel, Appledore - telephone 01237 472589

For further details about the North Devon Mummers, please telephone Francis & Barbara Verdigi 01271 861553 or eMail email.

Rock Your Socks Off - Festive Folk Night will be supported by Commoners Muck> - 7 pm -11:30, Bere Ferrers Hall:
Energetic Folk Rock Guarenteed to keep you on the dancefloor - Eat The Rich > , Devils Duo, Kit Hillbillies and Commoner's Muck
Licenced Bar till late , Limited Tickets available for £12 from - The Old Plough Inn, Bere Ferrers, Yelverton, Simply Hair, Bere Alston, Yelverton and Solo Music Promotions. CANCELLED - to be re-scheduled for early next year
Grayhound Lugger fundraising event - 5-10pm - Voyager Yachts, Southdown Quay, Millbrook, Cornwall PL10 1HG. If you don't already know about the building of this amazing craft then you need to check it out at website>. Mulled wine, Cider, Spicy fruit punch, Mince pies, Turkey & Stuffing Baguettes, Chestnut soup, Old Gaffers Sea Shanty Singers and Stone Soup Storytelling (Family session @ 5:30, and more stories & music later....)
DANCE - Exeter Folk Dance Club> - Christmas Party - 7.30 - Chris Miles and Muriel Forrest
Regular events 3rd Friday
DANCE - D'Accord's French Music and Dance - More information >
Saturday 17 December
Trade Winds Christmas Party - Scoriton Village Hall, nr Buckfastleigh - Please bring food to share and whatever you'd like to drink (no bar). We will have a 'Jolly Good Time' and lots of entertainment. Call Simon or Sue for information on 01364 631308. There will be a raffle to cover hall hire, so please bring a pound or two.
Carol singing in the pubs in Bampton followed by an evening of fun, supper, song and music.
Join us at The Quarryman's Rest at 7.30pm, then Blackberries, The Swan and finally The Bridges House hotel by 9.00pm - Proceeds to Devon Air Ambulance.
North Devon Mummers - Staghunters Inn, Brendon - telephone 01598 741222

For further details about the North Devon Mummers, please telephone Francis & Barbara Verdigi 01271 861553 or eMail email.

Phil Beer & Friends - Countess Wear Village Hall, Exeter - 8pm - Tickets £10, available in advance only. See website> for details.
DANCE - Willand Folk Dance Club> Willand Village Hall - Sarah Bazeley - English Contra Band - Admission £5.00 - 8.00 - 11.30 - Bring & share supper Raffle - For more information telephone Mary Marker 01626 854141
Note: There is a concession for those unable to dance and junior dancers. Tickets are not sold in advance.
Mad Dog McRae - Tavistock Wharf - 8pm - Standing. Box office 01822 611166 visit website>
Sunday 18 December
SONG - Shammick Acoustic Sessions> - Midwinter Carols Night - The George & Dragon (Bottom George), Castle Street, Combe Martin - the evening starts at 7.30, finishing about 10.00.
This is always a fantastic evening when the village and friends from far and near get together to celebrate the season with carols old and new, well-known and less familiar. Singers (and even those who don’t consider themselves such!) and musicians are welcome, and words are provided, as is music for those who can read the dots. There are 50 carols to choose from – and everyone gets a chance to choose – although we’ve never yet got through them all in one evening yet! A collection will be taken which goes to The Friends of St. Peter ad Vincula (our parish church) for the upkeep of the fabric of the church and churchyard. Seasonal refreshments will be provided, get there early, as it does get quite crowded – and please note the venue, a new one for the carols night.
Regular events 3rd Sunday
SONG - Folk on the Moor > - Jigantics - One of the UK and Nu Folk music's most arresting new bands, The Jigantics are part of a growing group of contemporary artists appealing to a wide range of music followers who are increasingly looking beyond conventional musical stereotypes, and just enjoying a fusion of great songs, stunning harmonies and fine muscianship. In this case its a genre defying mix of Roots, Blues, Trad, Country and then some. Don't miss this exciting new band drawn from members of club favourites Colvin Quarmby and Sons of the Delta. Book by eMail email
Monday 19 December
Regular events 3rd Monday
DANCE - MADCAPS Club>
DANCE - Honiton Folk Dance Club> Simon Maplesdon - Amycrofters Band> - Christmas Party
Tuesday 20 December
Regular events 3rd Tuesday
Bradninch Folk Club - The White Lion - 8.45pm Club Night (Note the club meets fortnightly at alternating pubs the Castle Hotel and the White Lion).
For more information telephone Gerrard - 01392881105 or eMail email - Visit website>
DANCE - Sidford Folk Dance Club> - Christmas party - Aileen Wills - Ivor Hyde and Holly
Wednesday 21 December
DANCE - Halsway Manor Folk Dance Club - Halsway Manor - Christmas Party - Jane Thomas - John and Mary Brook
Regular events 3rd Wednesday
SONG - Jurassic Folk Club> - Singers night
Thursday 22 December
Regular events 4th Thursday
Friday 23 December
Christmas charity ceilidh with the ‘Oggle Band’ > - Yarnscombe Village Hall - 7.30 p.m. Bar available

For tickets/Information telephone 07891 505128 or eMail email

North Devon Mummers - Hunter’s Inn, Heddon Valley - telephone 01598 763230

For further details about the North Devon Mummers, please telephone Francis & Barbara Verdigi 01271 861553 or eMail email.

Regular events 4th Friday
SONG - 7 Stars - Kennford>
Saturday 24 December
Sunday 25 December
Monday 26 December
Tuesday 27 December
Regular events 4th Tuesday
STORY TELLING - Stone Soup> Stone Soup continues its Twisted Tales series for adults - Join us for the last Last Tuesday Adults Only Storytelling event of 2011. You'll be full up with turkey and pudding, fed up with X Factor re-runs, and a good walk to the pub for some Salacious Sauciness - Oooh Matron! - will be just what you need, so get yourself along for an evening of excellent stories and music. You know you want to.
Wednesday 28 December
North Devon Mummers - New Inn, Goodleigh - telephone 01271 342488

For further details about the North Devon Mummers, please telephone Francis & Barbara Verdigi 01271 861553 or eMail email.

Thursday 29 December
Regular events 5th Thursday
Friday 30 December
Regular events 5th Friday
Saturday 31 December
CEILIDH Swains Gold> - Black Bess Border's, New Years Eve Ceilidh at Kingskerswell Village Hall, School Rd. Kingskerswell, TQ12 5DJ. From 8pm till Late. £8.00 Adults - Children 15 and under £6.00. Theme Nautical But Nice. The usual Bar available. Tickets advance only from - telephone 01626 208262 (answer phone) or eMail email.
DANCE - Exmouth Folk Dance Club> - Tea Dance - Tickets in advance from 01395 275592
DANCE - Willand Folk Dance Club> Willand Village Hall - Jane Thomas, Simon Maplesdon - Boys of Oakhill - Admission £5.00 - 8.00 - 12.30 - Bring & share supper Raffle - For more information telephone Mary Marker 01626 854141
Note: There is a concession for those unable to dance and junior dancers. Tickets are not sold in advance.
Pennymoor Singaround New Year’s Eve Party Pete Mac Band > caller Nicole Mac 8 pm till late Withleigh Village Hall - Song Spots - Bring food to share and your own drinks Beer Barrel
Adults £8 Children £1 For further information telephone Nicola 01363 877748 or Mel & Dick 01363 82621
New Year's Eve Ceilidh dancing to The Mooncoin Ceilidh Band > with caller Anne Gill. (Fund raising for Teignmouth Folk Festival 2012). United Reform Community Hall, The Strand, Dawlish. Admission £8.00 - Advance tickets only from Alan Brown 01626 863016 or Anne Gill 01803 290427 No Bar - Bring and share supper
December